Dwaine Pretorius

Versatile and hands-on technical professional with more than 15 years of experience across fabrication, workshop operations, production, installation, stock control and technical troubleshooting. Experienced in both supervisory and practical environments, with the ability to manage day-to-day workflow while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical work. Proven experience coordinating jobs, materials, and production requirements, maintaining quality standards, completing installations and resolving technical faults.

Comfortable working independently or within a team, managing deadlines and adapting to different working environments.

Sound Technician & Custom Fabricator at P&P Car Sound Specialists → PNP Customs (2012-02 – Present)

Company restructured and continued under the PNP Customs name.

• Manage day-to-day floor and workshop activities, ensuring jobs are progressed efficiently and completed to required quality standards.
• Coordinate workflow and job priorities to support on-time completion and customer requirements.
• Specialise in custom fabrication and installation of automotive sound systems and bespoke vehicle installations.
• Perform reverse-camera and aftermarket sound-system installations, wiring and sound-deadening work.
• Conduct technical fault finding and troubleshooting to identify and resolve installation issues.
• Fabricate custom sound systems for sound competitions and magazine features.
• Complete moulding, panel wrapping, vinyling and carpeting of custom boxes and panels.
• Apply quality-control checks and monitor work against required deadlines.
• Provide technical support and practical problem-solving in a hands-on workshop environment.

Cement Plant Manager & Installer at Protrade & Woodline (2004-12 – 2012-02)

• Managed operational activities across Stores/Warehouse, Production, Laser Cut, Bond Stores (Fabric) and Stainless Steel.
• Coordinated production requirements with a focus on quality and availability of materials.
• Supported distribution of finished goods to local and international distributors.
• Picked and prepared materials for local and international jobs.
• Performed stock-control responsibilities and monitored material requirements.
• Completed off-site installations of umbrellas and related products.

Technical School Qualification in Grade 10 – Matric Equivalent – Elands Park, Bedfordview (2004-12)